Arrange the following in chronological order of publication:

1. A. Darwin, On the Origin of Species
2. B. Macaulay, 'Essay on Milton'
3. C. Stevenson, Treasure Island
4. D. Browning, Pauline
5. E. Bennett, The Old Wives' Tale

1. AA, B, C, D, E
2. BB, D, A, C, E
3. CC, D, A, B, E
4. DD, E, A, C, B

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Correct answer: B. B, D, A, C, E

Explanation

'Milton' (Edinburgh Review, 1825) → Pauline (1833) → Origin of Species (1859) → Treasure Island (1883) → The Old Wives' Tale (1908).